Episodes
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Thanksgiving Sermon 2011 -- Thanksgiving and Praise
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Luke 17:11-19 The story of Jesus healing the ten lepers, but only the Samaritan returning is often used as a morality lesson for giving thanks. The story though is more about Jesus' identity. Our praise and thanksgiving is rooted in that identity.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Christ the King Sunday -- Power and Rulers
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Readings: Ezekiel 34 Matthew 25:31-46 Ezekiel speaks the word of the Lord about the Shepherds of Israel who look out for their own well-being and not the flock's. The Lord's judgment in Ezekiel is echoed again in Jesus' words of this final parable before his Passion.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
22nd Sunday after Pentecost -- The Joy of the Kingdom
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus tells his parable dealing with the end and judgment. Discipleship is, he points out, a life of joy and there is more to come in the end.
Monday Nov 07, 2011
All Saints' Sunday -- A Vast Multitude
Monday Nov 07, 2011
Monday Nov 07, 2011
Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 John the Seer reports his vision of a vast multitude gathered around the throne praising God, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb!" People from all over, gathered into one body for one purpose.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
Reformation Sunday -- Abiding in the Word
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
Reading: John 8:31-38